1992 Lincoln Touch Up Paint (24 OEM Colors)

The 1992 Lincoln Vibe

1992 was the year of the "Lounge on Wheels." If you weren't floating down the interstate in a Town Car that felt like a motorized sofa, you were likely eyeing the Mark VII and pretending you were an executive with a secret. It was an era of unapologetic American luxury, where the chrome was bright and the wheelbases were measured in acres. While the palette was technically diverse, we've focused our vault on the absolute survivor of the decade: Oxford White. It's the color that defined the "old money" look of the early 90s, looking just as home at a country club as it does in a boardroom parking lot.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to The Peeling Era. By 1992, the industry had fully committed to the Basecoat/Clearcoat system, but the chemistry hadn't quite caught up to the ambition. For a Lincoln of this vintage, the "Legend" might be bulletproof, but that clear coat is likely looking for any excuse to check out. We're talking about delamination-where the clear layer decides it's done being friends with the color underneath. If your Lincoln has spent its life under the sun, you've probably noticed the roof or the trunk lid flaking off like a bad sunburn. It starts with a tiny chip and, before you know it, you've got "The Great White Flake" happening every time you hit the car wash.

Restoration Tip

In this era, your worst enemy is an open edge. If you see a rock chip or a tiny spot where the clear is starting to lift, you need to seal it immediately. Use a fine-grit sandpaper (around 1500 to 2000) to very gently feather the edge of the failing clear coat so it doesn't have a "lip" to catch the wind or water. Once it's smooth, hit it with your touch-up color and a fresh layer of clear. If you let that clear coat edge breathe, the moisture will get under it and peel the rest of your hood like an orange. A little bit of early intervention saves you a four-figure trip to the local respray shop later.